Tropical South America 15s 70w

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Over the high Bolivian Altiplano near the borders of Chile and Peru, where the Andes reach toward thin atmosphere, the extremely low pressure and frigid temperatures create an almost alien environment. The modest southerly wind carries whispers across this desolate plateau while the dry air holds little moisture, creating conditions that feel suspended between earth and space. I've interpreted this harsh, liminal landscape through Tannahill's layered palimpsest approach, building dense geometric fragments that emerge and dissolve like half-remembered thoughts, with cool metallic tones reflecting the extreme cold and sparse, crystalline forms echoing the low humidity and barren beauty of this remote high-altitude desert.

License: This artwork is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.